If we are going to decarbonize the energy economy, Maine is going to need infrastructure projects like the proposed transmission line.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our Endorsement: Rodriguez, Michniewicz and Pelletier, our choices for Portland City Council
These three candidates would be strong additions to a city in a period of leadership transition.
Our View: Pass Question 2, but heed the wake-up call
It’s not enough to throw hundreds of millions of dollars every year at a transportation system built on the old way of doing things.
Our View: Maine’s Sen. King sounds alarm on democracy in danger
We are in a constitutional crisis in which false claims of voter fraud can undermine faith in elections, the independent senator said.
Our View: With new Maine law, harm reduction comes first
Decriminalizing hypodermic needles is a hopeful sign that saving lives from drug overdose is becoming a priority.
Our View: Maine lobster rules should be based on real-world data
A federal judge rightly finds that the government needs more than guesswork to issue its whale protection plan.
Our View: David Flanagan served Maine
Whether he was heading a company or volunteering for a cause, he did his best for the state he loved.
Our View: Biden must keep promise to lobster industry
Offshore wind is a critical part of the fight against climate change. But we can’t ignore those who make a living on the water.
Our View: With housing shortage, new Mainers run into old problem
There’s no place for the migrants to live, a situation all too common for low-income residents.
Our View: COVID politics put Maine lives at risk
It’s irresponsible to let health care workers believe they can keep their jobs and not get vaccinated.